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West Virginia vital records forms
Applications issued by the West Virginia vital records office, plus the forms of counties and cities that process requests locally. Every PDF is the current official version, checked against the source.
Last verified November 9, 2026
Statewide forms
| Form | Record | Actions |
|---|---|---|
West Virginia Birth Certificate ApplicationThis is the application for a certified copy of a West Virginia birth certificate. It is mailed to Vital Registration at the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Health Statistics Center. | Birth | |
West Virginia Death Certificate ApplicationApplication for a copy of a West Virginia death certificate. It is mailed to Vital Registration at the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources. | Death |
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